The Octopath Traveler series by Square Enix has surpassed 6 million in lifetime sales, shortly after the release of Octopath Traveler 0, with all entries currently available at a 60% discount, highlighting the series' ongoing popularity and success.
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 79 million copies, making it the 4th best-selling game of all time, just behind Minecraft, GTA 5, and Wii Sports, and is close to surpassing Mario Kart 8.
RV There Yet, an indie cooperative adventure game by Nuggets Entertainment, has surpassed 1.3 million sales since its release, gaining popularity among friends and players, with ongoing updates planned to fix bugs and add features.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has surpassed one million units in shipments and digital sales worldwide on its first day, marking a successful launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, with new features and modes enhancing the classic experience.
Apple has sold over 3 billion iPhones since 2007, reaching this milestone in just four years after hitting 2 billion in 2021, and generating significant revenue. Despite this achievement, Android remains the dominant mobile OS globally with over 3 billion active devices and a 75% market share, making it the true market leader in volume.
Ready or Not has sold over 1 million units on console in under 4 days, making it ten times faster than its PC launch, with positive reviews and increased player engagement.
Peak, a co-op climbing game by Landcrab, has sold over 2 million copies shortly after its release, thanks to its fun, chaotic gameplay. The developers are planning future updates focused on bug fixes and new content, though details are still in early stages due to the small team and collaboration between two studios. The game remains popular and is available on Steam for £6.39.
Peak, a physics-based climbing game by Landfall and Aggro Crab, sold 1 million copies in its first week on Steam, driven by its streaming-friendly gameplay and daily rotating maps, with potential console releases in the future.
The developers of Lies of P received bonuses, paid holidays, and Switch 2 consoles after the game and its DLC surpassed 3 million sales, celebrating a significant milestone and hinting at a sequel in development.
Dwarf Fortress, developed by the Adams brothers, has sold over 800k copies since its paid release on Steam in December 2022, generating over 1 million wishlists. The game's premium version has brought in over $7 million in revenue in January 2023 alone, making the brothers millionaires and providing stability for the game's future. With an upcoming RPG/roguelike mode update, the game continues to attract a dedicated player base and the Adams brothers remain committed to its ongoing development.
Dwarf Fortress, a game that was originally free, has sold over 800,000 copies of its premium version with graphics, turning its creators into millionaires. The game is set to release an Adventure Mode update, which may push its sales to a million. Despite their newfound financial success, the creators remain focused on working on the game, with the most extravagant purchase being one of the creators buying a Honda Civic.
Vanillaware's tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, with the Switch being a key contributor to its success. Atlus expressed gratitude for the support and hinted at potential future developments, following the game's positive reception and sales figures.
The poker roguelike game Balatro has sold over 1 million copies since its launch, celebrating the milestone with a GIF and teasing future updates. Despite initial age rating issues, the game has garnered praise for its addictive gameplay and is now available in most territories. Nintendo Life gave it a glowing review, calling it a frontrunner for Game of the Year.
Playstack and LocalThunk announced that their poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder game, Balatro, has surpassed one million units in sales within its first month of release across various platforms. The success of the game is attributed to the support and enthusiasm of players worldwide, showcasing the potential for innovative indie games to thrive. The developer expressed gratitude for the response and announced plans to continue improving the game's core experience and make it accessible to more players, with a mobile version also in development.
Helldivers 2 has exceeded 8 million in sales, surpassing expectations for Sony and developer Arrowhead, with sales continuing to grow. The game has been a monumental success, becoming PlayStation's biggest Steam launch and boasting an all-time concurrent peak of over 458,000 players. Its high-chaos, high-comedy firefights make it a riot to play with friends, and the creative director emphasized the need for compassion and union in response to rivalry with other franchises.